How To Fix AP146 - Budget categories are not defined for program type &1


AP146 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: AP - Investment program messages

  • Message number: 146

  • Message text: Budget categories are not defined for program type &1

  • Show details Hide details
  • What causes this issue?

    It is specified in the program definition of capital investment program
    &V2&/&V3& that you wish to use budget categories.
    However, capital investment program &V2&/&V3& belongs to program type
    &V1&. There are <ZH>no</> budget categories defined in Customizing for
    this program type.

    System Response

    Processing is terminated.

    How to fix this error?

    Define budget categories for program type &V1& in Customizing, or
    check whether budget categories are really needed in this investment
    program.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


Smart SAP Assistant

  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP146 - Budget categories are not defined for program type &1 ?
    The SAP error message AP146, which states "Budget categories are not defined for program type &1," typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly when working with budgetary control in Public Sector Management (PSM) or similar modules.
    
    Cause: This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary budget categories associated with the specified program type (denoted by &1). This can happen for several reasons: Missing Configuration: The budget categories for the specified program type have not been defined in the system. Incorrect Program Type: The program type being referenced may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the configuration. Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the program type is incorrectly specified.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in SAP for budget categories and program types. Ensure that the budget categories are defined

    Already have an account? Login here!




Instant HelpGet instant SAP help. Sign up for our Free Essentials Plan.


Related SAP Error Messages

Click the links below to see the following related messages:

Click on this link to search all SAP messages.


Rating
ERPlingo's SAP support assistant is amazing. Saves me countless hours trying to solve complex SAP issues myself. It's a real game changer!
Rate 1
Thomas Michael
SAP Consultant, Author & Speaker